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Daily Mail
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
X Factor star 'splits from husband of eight years' after meeting on the show as she makes her Glastonbury Festival debut
X Factor stars Lucie Jones and Ethan Boroian have reportedly split after eight years together. The former couple first met during auditions on the talent show in 2009, and later got together, although reports have suggested the pair are no longer together. And now Lucie, 34, is making her Glastonbury debut this weekend following the alleged split. Sources say the couple are now going through a divorce, and Lucie no longer follows her husband on social media. It's claimed that they have 'grown apart' in their relationship, with Lucie and Ethan marrying at a young age and now realising their focus has changed. MailOnline have contacted Lucie's reps for comment. A source told The Sun: 'She has been busy focusing on pursuing her career on the West End stage and travelling the globe, they're moving on with their lives. 'Lucie's in a really good place and has already moved on and met someone else and has loved performing at Glastonbury.' They added: 'Ethan is no longer in showbusiness and their lives were headed in different directions.' The singer's first appearance at Glastonbury took place this weekend at Worthy Farm. Lucie admitted she was 'delighted to be involved' ahead of the three-day stint. The pop star previously represented the UK in Eurovision, and credited the contest for 'changing her life.' She also revealed she still keeps in touch with people on the show, including Joe McElderry, who Lucie is heading to Ibiza with. Last month, Lucie announced the exciting news on Instagram with her official Glastonbury poster. 'Worthy Farm, here I come. I'm so ridiculously excited to share that I will be performing at Glasto 2025,' she wrote. 'Joined by a band led by the unmatched @jonrangerinsta and guided as always by the best of the best @noisebyjonny. 'I'm there to make some festival history in being the first musical theatre artist ever to perform at the festival. 'Cannot wait to see the happiest people in the world - the glasto ticket holders - at Astrolabe on Thurs Fri and Sat! Let's all defy gravity in a field together babyyyyyyyyy!!' After she was voted out of the X Factor, Lucie went on to find huge success in musical theatre. The young star played Cosette in Les Miserables opposite Nick Jonas and performed the role of Meat in the 2013 Arena Tour of We Will Rock You. In 2016, she played Elle Woods in the UK Tour of Legally Blonde the Musical and was cast as Maureen Johnson in Rent.
Daily Mirror
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
X Factor star 'splits from husband of 8 years' as she makes Glastonbury debut
A former X Factor star has reportedly called it quits with her husband of eight years as she makes her Glastonbury debut this weekend at Worthy Farm A former X Factor star has split from her husband of eight years as she also makes her Glastonbury debut. Lucie Jones and Ethan Boroian are no longer together, according to reports. The couple had met each other during their X Factor auditions in 2009, but they have now called it quits. It's said the duo are quietly going through a divorce and Lucie no longer followers her husband on social media. It's claimed the pair have simply grown apart in their relationship. A source said the duo realised they were "young when they married" and now Lucie's focus has changed. Speaking to the Sun, an insider said: "She has been busy focusing on pursuing her career on the West End stage and travelling the globe, they're moving on with their lives. Lucie's in a really good place and has already moved on and met someone else and has loved performing at Glastonbury." They added: "Ethan is no longer in showbusiness and their lives were headed in different directions." Lucie's appearance at Glastonbury was the first time she had been on the stage at the Worthy Farm festival. Before the weekend, she promised "cool surprises" during the "huge celebration of music and theatre" as she got ready for a three-day spell. She admitted she was delighted when she got the call to be involved. Speaking to the Mirror before the sets, she explained what people could expert from her. She said: "When I was there last year, I was like, 'why is there no musical theatre here?' I was just walking around and I was thinking, these people would love a bit of defying gravity. "I think a lot of people think of musical theatre as like jazz hands and tap dance. But that just isn't the style that I do. It's going to be super upbeat and you're going to know every song. There's a bit of that in musical theatre, of course, but it's a whole world of other stuff as well." And she went on to tease more about her sets. "There's a couple of friends that I've got that are playing at Glastonbury who, quite possibly will be joining me, or I'll be joining them during their set," she said. "I'm really excited about one or two of them. It's going to be super cool and they're not necessarily musical theatre acts." Lucie previously represented the UK in Eurovision. Following her stint on the contest eight years ago she then credited the X Factor for "changing her life". The series produced a number of stars including winner Joe McElderry, who Lucie still keeps in touch with now. "I'm going to Ibiza tomorrow and I'm going to see Joe McElderry," she said.
Glasgow Times
28-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Glasgow Times
X Factor star to star in top musical at King's Theatre in Glasgow
Joe McElderry will take on the role of Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat at the King's Theatre from July 30 to August 3. McElderry, who previously played the title role in the 2017/2018 UK tour of the same musical, is part of a star-studded cast that includes Christina Bianco as the narrator and Adam Filipe as Joseph. Joe McElderry will take on the role of Pharaoh (Image: Supplied) Bianco, a two-time Drama Desk Award nominee, gained international fame through her YouTube 'diva' impression videos, which have gained more than 25 million views. She recently entertained audiences as Glinda in The Wizard of Oz at The London Palladium. Read more: Glasgow's police force welcomes two adorable new recruits Lorraine Kelly issues plea to viewers after emotional on-air confession Second man arrested after cops raid cannabis cultivation in Glasgow Filipe has an impressive list of credits, including Titanic The Musical (UK Tour), Prince Of Egypt, Original West End Cast, and Les Misérables (Queens Theatre). The 2025 touring company also features Hugh Cotton as Reuben and Will Haswell as Simeon, alongside a large ensemble cast. The children's company includes a diverse group of young performers. For more information and tickets, go here. Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat was released as a concept album in 1969. The multi-award-winning show, featuring lyrics by Tim Rice and music by Andrew Lloyd Webber, has been performed in more than 80 countries and includes much-loved classics such as Any Dream Will Do, Close Every Door, and Go, Go, Go, Joseph. The show is directed by Laurence Connor, with choreography by JoAnn M Hunter. Morgan Large is responsible for set and costume design, while Ben Cracknell and Gareth Owen handle lighting and sound design, respectively. The show is produced by Michael Harrison.
Daily Mirror
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Joe McElderry unrecognisable on beach holiday as one photo leaves fans surprised
Joe McElderry caused excitement among his fanbase when they questioned if his latest topless holiday snap included less clothing than expected and if the star was posing nude Joe McElderry has been lapping up the sun - and splashing along the beach - while on an early summer holiday. The 33-year-old former X Factor winner is sunning himself on the Caribbean island of Barbados. However, he sparked a frenzy of speculation about exactly how much of his body he would be tanning while enjoying his time in the sun. Since arriving on the Island, Joe has been sharing photos and video clips via Instagram. And one image that he shared drew the attention of fans, as there was at least an illusion that he was sitting on a sun chair while completely naked. The singer shared a couple of snaps from a beachside balcony wit his arms and legs positioned in a way so as to cover any clothes that he was sporting. Clearly topless, some fans questioned if he was also bare from the waste down too. He uploaded the snaps to his main feed with a simple caption stating: "Here" along with a sun emoji. One curious fan reacted to the post and asked: "Have you got shorts on?" Another fan also wondered if the singer was nude, writing in response: "I had to look twice" along with eyes emojis. Another post from the star showed him smiling while sitting at a beach-side table - and he also shared videos of the ocean, and a walk along the sandy beach. Fans were also excited to see Joe showing off his muscular physique as he enjoyed himself in the sunshine. The star has been working out to prepare for a role. The Climb singer previously explained he had been working out with former Miss Universe finalist Caroline Dixon and following a strict diet. He told Fabulous magazine: "Most of the stuff we do is killer, but in a weird way I really enjoy it." He added: "I'm a really active person and I've done lots of charity bike rides." Joe, from South Shields, beat runner-up Olly to win the ITV show's sixth series and competed against Rage Against the Machine for that year's UK Christmas number one. Ultimately, the rap metal group's 1992 song Killing In The Name Of made it to the top spot after music fans downloaded it en masse in protest against the show. However, this did not stop Joe from going on to have an illustrious career. His cover of Biffy Clyro's hit song did eventually make it to number one, and he went on to be the first X Factor contestant to release a fourth album. He has seen five of his albums break the UK top 20, and two reached the top three. It was after his success as a recording artist that Joe turned to theatre. As well as starring in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, he has appeared in productions like Cinderella and, in 2023 and 2024, a pantomime version of Pinocchio. In this production at the Royal Theatre Newcastle, he took on the role of Jiminy Cricket. The X Factor last aired on TV in 2018, before going on a hiatus. X Factor producer Simon Cowell is currently working on the sixteenth series of BGT. Tt's been claimed that he is contracted to be head judge on the show until 2025. It has also been reported that he could move to rival broadcaster Channel 5 for other projects. It's teased he could develop new shows or even revive the likes of the X Factor. Discussing the possibility, a source told the Sun that it would be a "huge move" for Simon, who has carved out a career in TV through the likes of the X Factor and BGT on ITV. The source further commented: "It would effectively see him turn his back on ITV after two decades which has seen him deliver them two of their biggest hits. There's a strong sense that one chapter is ending and another beginning and Channel 5 are keen to be a part of that. But they'd need to nail down a seven-figure contract to seal the deal to bring him across."
Daily Mail
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
X Factor winner Joe McElderry looks unrecognisable as he shows off his shirtless physique while hitting the beach in Barbados
Joe McElderry was spotted looking strikingly different to his X Factor heyday while soaking up the sun in Barbados on Friday. The British singer, 33, shot to fame more than 15 years ago when he won the show at aged just 18 in 2009. And nearly two decades after his triumph, Joe looked almost unrecognisable from his baby-faced younger self as he enjoyed a sunny day on the beach during his Caribbean holiday. The singer, who now rocks a rugged look with dark stubble and slicked-back hair, went for a jog along the shoreline, showing off his tanned physique. The star then stripped off his shirt and took a refreshing dip in the crystal-clear ocean. From A-list scandals and red carpet mishaps to exclusive pictures and viral moments, subscribe to the DailyMail's new Showbiz newsletter to stay in the loop. It comes after Joe took to the stage to star as Pharaoh in Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat in March. Dancing and singing across the stage at Manchester's Opera House, he put on an energetic performance as he showcased his muscly physique in a silver gladiator costume. The production of Tim Rice and Andrew Lloyd Webber's show kicked off their tour before Christmas and started in Edinburgh. Prior to this, Joe revealed he trained with former Miss Universe finalist Caroline Dixon and followed a strict diet to get in shape for the role. Previously speaking in an interview with Fabulous magazine, he said: 'Most of the stuff we do is killer, but in a weird way I really enjoy it.' He added: 'I'm a really active person and I've done lots of charity bike rides.' The star showed off his incredible body transformation on Instagram at the end of 2024 as he proudly displayed his toned physique as he donned nothing but a pair of grey workout shorts and chunky black trainers. He captioned the snap with: '2025 the year of the workout' alongside several emojis. The singer has worked hard to lose weight after he sported a fuller frame during an appearance on ITV daytime show, Lorraine, in 2015. Joe starred on X Factor when he was just 18 years old back in 2009, beating Stacey and Olly to the crown. But more recently he has embarked on a huge career move and is starring on the podcast, That's Ridiculous alongside his grandma Hilda. Joe also reminisced about his time on the show which catapulted him to fame. He said: 'Every time I see that clip, I feel so old, I look so young on there!', he said. Joe's debut single - a cover of Miley Cyrus' The Climb - rose to number one in the UK charts immediately after his X Factor triumph. The talent show star boasts a discography of five albums, which all made the top 20.
